The Standard GB/T 43569-2023, published by the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) on December 28, 2023, is set to come into effect on July 1, 2024. This standard provides detailed guidelines for sampling precious metals and their alloys used in jewelry production. It outlines the procedures and criteria necessary to ensure quality control and consistency across various applications involving gold, silver, platinum, palladium, and other precious metal materials.
The document aims to establish a uniform protocol for testing samples that accurately reflects the composition and purity of precious metals as well as their alloy components. It covers methodologies for assessing material characteristics such as purity levels, grain size, mechanical properties, and chemical analysis. By adhering to this standard, manufacturers can guarantee that jewelry products meet national quality standards and international trade requirements.
This regulation is particularly crucial in safeguarding consumer interests by ensuring transparency regarding precious metal content information provided on product labels or certificates. It also plays a significant role in protecting the integrity of China's jewelry industry through rigorous verification processes.
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